Kangra

Home to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, known for Tibetan Buddhist culture and trekking in the Dhauladhar range.

Kangra district lies in western Himachal Pradesh, in the Kangra Valley backed by the Dhauladhar range. McLeod Ganj is home to the Tibetan exile community, with the Tsuglagkhang Complex and many Tibetan-style cafés and meditation centers; the nearby Triund trek is hugely popular. The district also has Kangra Fort, the Bir Billing paragliding site, Palampur's tea gardens and more. March to June and September to November offer the best weather; in winter the peaks are snow-covered. The gateway is Gaggal Airport in Kangra, and you can also take an overnight bus from Delhi.

Destinations

• McLeod Ganj & Dharamshala

Itineraries

• Himachal Hill Stations & Amritsar Loop – Take the toy train to Shimla, and connect Manali, Dharamshala, and Dalhousie to the Golden Temple.